Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Bigleaf Hydrangea

Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Bigleaf HydrangeaTake your crush on hydrangeas to the next level with Endless Summer Summer Crush bigleaf hydrangea. Developed especially for its deep, intense flower color, it's sure to make even the most jaded hydrangea afficionado all googly eyed. The Dark green foliage and a compact habit make the newest member of the Endless Summer family a versatile addition to your landscape or garden. What makes Endless Summer Summer Crush different from other bigleaf

Take your crush on hydrangeas to the next level with Endless Summer Summer Crush bigleaf hydrangea. Developed especially for its deep, intense flower color, it's sure to make even the most jaded hydrangea afficionado all googly-eyed. The Dark green foliage and a compact habit make the newest member of the Endless Summer family a versatile addition to your landscape or garden.

What makes Endless Summer Summer Crush different from other bigleaf hydrangeas?
- Selected specifically for its intense color
- Improved reblooming habit

Details:
Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive' pp#30,359
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-9
Height x width: 1.5-3'
Light: Full to part sun
Soil: Evenly moist but well-drained soils are best. A 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch is recommended in all areas, all year round.
Pruning: Blooms on old and new wood; do not trim or cut back, but dead wood may be removed in early spring
Water: Average to high water needs. Though big leaf hydrangeas cannot grow in wet soils, they can become drought stressed readily and should be watered regularly. Plants in full sun and/or warmer climates will need more water than those in less sun and/or cooler areas. 
Fertilizer: Fertilize once in early spring with a rose fertilizer if desired.
Bloom time: Midsummer through fall.
Bloom color: Summer Crush hydrangea has deep red-pink blooms and will not turn blue, even if conditions favor the development of blue color.
Uses: A classic choice for including in gardens and landscaping, it also makes a nice choice for low hedges and containers.